Pizza Top food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Pizza Top holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This rating dates from 30 October 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 10 Frederick Street South, Meadowfield, DH7 8LZ
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Pizza Top sits behind roughly 3,769 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ← Pizza Top | |
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Pizza Top none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Pizza Top, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Emmys Mobile caterer | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Billie Jo's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Brandon Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Cafe 22 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Bone Appetit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| CJs Funhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
Questions about Pizza Top
What is Pizza Top's food hygiene rating?
Pizza Top has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Durham Council on 30 October 2024.
Is Pizza Top safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Pizza Top last inspected?
Pizza Top was last inspected on 30 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pizza Top?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pizza Top compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Pizza Top holds a 3. 286 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Pizza Top and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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